Job Specifications
About The Company
BMO Financial Group is a leading North American financial services provider committed to delivering innovative banking solutions and exceptional customer experiences. With a rich history of over 200 years, BMO has established itself as a trusted institution dedicated to fostering economic growth and supporting communities. The organization values integrity, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, striving to create a positive impact for clients, employees, and stakeholders alike. At BMO, the focus is on building long-term relationships, leveraging technology, and empowering its workforce to achieve excellence in a dynamic financial landscape.
About The Role
The Cloud Developer role at BMO Financial Group is a vital position within the technology division, focusing on designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions that support the bank’s digital transformation initiatives. This position involves working closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of cloud services, including configuration, deployment, and optimization, primarily on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), but also with experience in AWS or Azure. This role demands a deep understanding of cloud architecture, data pipelines, and software development best practices, ensuring that the bank’s cloud infrastructure aligns with security standards, compliance mandates, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess between 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in cloud development and support, backed by a post-secondary degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, or Microsoft Azure is essential, with particular expertise in GCP components like BigQuery, App Engine, Cloud Dataflow, Cloud Scheduler, and Vertex AI. A strong technical proficiency in building and supporting ETL pipelines, managing cloud resources, and optimizing performance is required. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with strong collaboration and team-oriented capabilities. Analytical problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making are critical for success in this role. Certifications related to cloud architecture or development are a plus, as is experience in security best practices and compliance frameworks.
Responsibilities
Translate user needs into detailed technical specifications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical feasibility.
Design, develop, test, and deploy new software applications and features within the cloud environment, adhering to the full software development lifecycle.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and fault resolution to ensure system stability and performance.
Implement security standards, logging, error handling, and performance metrics to safeguard cloud applications and data.
Evaluate emerging technologies for integration into existing systems, assessing impacts on process, data integrity, and risk management.
Follow established release management procedures, including version control and documentation, to facilitate smooth deployment cycles.
Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret and document requirements, ensuring technical solutions meet business needs.
Coordinate vendor relationships, manage system upgrades, and oversee cloud resource provisioning and thresholds.
Support the development and implementation of cloud strategies, including cost optimization and scalability planning.
Provide technical consulting and support to internal teams, fostering best practices in cloud development and operations.
Benefits
BMO Financial Group offers a comprehensive compensation package, with salaries ranging from $75,900 to $141,900, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role is salaried, with potential performance-based incentives and bonuses. Employees enjoy a robust benefits program that includes health insurance, life and accident coverage, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Additional perks may include flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and access to cutting-edge technology tools. BMO is committed to supporting its employees’ growth and well-being, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the organization’s success.
Equal Opportunity
BMO Financial Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process, ensuring all candidates are treated with respect and dignity. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the selection pro